baked garlic cilantro fries

I can hear you saying in your head, “Lauren, the Super Bowl was last week. Get it together.”

I know. But a gal doesn’t need the Super Bowl to eat some fries.

No sirree bob.

Also doesn’t need loads of grease in the form of long sticks.

Nope.

What does a gal (or guy) need??

Baked garlic french fries dressed in cilantro. A friend to your tastes as well as waistline when you’re craving that handful of salty goodness.

I hear they go well with ketchup.

and chicken nuggets.

fish sticks even.

Basically they will make you and your loved ones crave this junk. The good kind of junk. Who knows, one day you could even sneak some carrots and parsnips in there with non the wiser.

Sneaky (smart) you.

Be creative. Cook.

~l

baked garlic cilantro fries

by lafig

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20-25 mins

Keywords: potatoes cilantro garlic

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Ingredients (2-3 servings)

5-6 yukon gold potatoes, cut into thin fries

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 – 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 – 3/4 tsp sea salt

pepper

1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and get a baking sheet with rack ready (if no rack, just line with foil/parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil. Cut the potatoes into fries and place in a bowl of cold water to soak for a few minutes.

Drain the water and dry the fries with paper towel. Once dry, toss the fries with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Lay on a baking sheet in a single layer, preferably one that has a cooking rack so the fries can have the air circulating all around them (and no need to flip.) Bake for 20-25 minutes depending on your oven and how crispy you like your fries. If using a baking sheet without a rack, halfway through the cooking time, flip the fries.

To cut the fries I started by halving the potatoes lengthwise, then with each half I made roundish slices about 1/4 inch thick. From there I just made matchsticks from the slices, aiming for about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches long.

There is a fry cutting thingie out there on the market, i believe it’s called Perfect Fries. Whatever it’s called it has an As Seen On TV sticker on the box. Here in Canada it sells for about 15$. I have never met a fry I didn’t like and I’ve had many fry cutting devices that broke or just didn’t work to start with. This one I’ve had for about 2 yrs, I use it at least once a week and it really does make perfect fries! Once I got lazy and didn’t even peel the potatoes and all the picky eaters in my house actually didn’t even notice, they ate them up just as quick! Now I rarely peel potatoes for fries, healthier, but more important, easier for me to make! I’m not affiliated with the company, I just love this kitchen gadget

To cut the fries I started by halving the potatoes lengthwise, then with each half I made roundish slices about 1/4 inch thick. From there I just made matchsticks from the slices, aiming for about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches long.

I’m not sure, I don’t think flavor would necessarily be a factor, maybe texture? I’m thinking of making another type of fry soon so I’ll try using Idaho and let you know. I think as long as you soak the cut fries in water, rinse and dry them real well they will turn out just fine. Let me know how it goes if you try it out!

Any idea how to find a baking sheet with a cooking rack? I’m not sure what one looks like but I think I could find a lot of uses for one! Thanks so much and I’ve bookmarked this recipe for later. Looks delicious!

This baking sheet/rack was a gift but I’m sure you can find one at Bed Bath & Beyond or Sears. I use it for pretty much everything, making fries, roasting chickens, and cooling cookies just to name a few!

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Mmmmm….so glad someone pinned this! I’ve made oven fries before and they come out good but not quite crispy enough. I love the idea of using a rack to bake them on – can’t believe I didn’t think of it after my success with cooking bacon this way – will try it for sure!

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Making these right now and 25 minutes wasn’t near enough time…they are soggy and limp at the 25th minute at 425 degrees….maybe plan some more time from prep to finish – these aren’t a quick eat item. Unless I was doing something wrong…I cut 5 small potatoes into 3/4″x4″ slices, tossed with oil and garlic powder and put in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes…

This recipe is fantastic with sweet potatoes! I just left out the cilantro, which I’m not a big fan of anyways. I’ve been making these fries for years, but the tip about the rack has made them even better. Thanks!!
We got our cookie sheet w/ rack at Costco.

I saw the picture of the fries on the Feed Your Soul To website. I just had to follow the link because the picture grabbed my attention. My husband does a version similar to this but they aren’t as crispy looking. I think the secret may be soaking the potatoes in water and patting dry. The starch in the potatoes seeping out when cut may be interfering with the olive oil coating the potatoes. Thanks so much for the idea! Browner crisper sticks look more like fries and will be even more appealing to the grandchildren. Thank you for taking time to share!

I tried this last night after staring at your recipe forever, wondering if it was worth trying…IT WAS! My sister cannot have gluten or white potatoes so all i did was change it to red potatoes and she loved them! My parents also loved them! thank you so much for such an easy and simple recipe.

2nd time making these and they are delicious ! Love the cilantro with them. I don’t cook longer than the required time and they come out soft how I like them. I kinda overdo with the oil but like em like that. Nothing like a good batch of homemade fries!